Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) affects about 1% of all children and carries an increased risk of pyelonephritis and long-term
renal impairment. There are several approaches to the treatment of VUR: antibiotic prophylaxis (conservative treatment), open
surgery, and endoscopic treatment. For many patients, endoscopic treatment cures VUR with a single procedure, eliminating
the need for long-term antibiotic treatment and avoiding the trauma of a major surgical procedure. The choice of material
for endoscopic treatment is of key importance, and, until recently, all available materials were associated with concerns
regarding safety and efficacy. Emerging data demonstrate that dextranomer/hyaluronic acid (Dx/HA) copolymer has good long-term
safety and efficacy in treating VUR. A new treatment algorithm is, therefore, proposed, recommending that most children with
persistent VUR (longer than 1 year) be offered endoscopic treatment with Dx/HA copolymer as an alternative to prolonged antibiotic
prophylaxis or open surgery.